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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,148.40, 925,722.60 and 492,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,148.40, 925,722.60 and 492,732.40 is: 739,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,148.40 : 925,722.60 = 492,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,148.40/925,722.60 = 492,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,148.40x = 925,722.60 × 492,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,148.40x = 456,133,518,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,133,518,432.24/617,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,098.60

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